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tagair — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • allude verb To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention.
  • mention verb To refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail.
  • plead verb To argue a case formally, especially in court.
  • refer verb To direct someone's attention to something, or send them elsewhere for information or help.

Senses

tagair is used for these senses in English:

  • allude (intransitive) To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention.
  • mention To make a short reference to something.
  • plead (intransitive) To beg, beseech, or implore, especially emotionally.
  • refer (intransitive, stative) To make reference to; to be about; to relate to; to regard; to allude to.

mention — full definition

  1. verb To refer to or speak about something briefly, without going into detail.
  2. noun A brief reference to something in speech or writing.
  3. noun On social media, a post or reply in which someone tags or names another user.

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